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Willow Health Media is Kenya’s first independent, digital newsroom dedicated exclusively to health and science journalism. It is a non profit organisation where evidence meets storytelling, turning complex health issues into clear, compelling narratives.
Founded in 2024, Willow was born out of a belief that an informed public is essential to achieving health equity. Like its namesake the resilient willow tree, our work is rooted, healing, and far-reaching.
Before he became the man now rebuilding Kenya’s health system, Dr Ouma Oluga was just a curious child near a village phone booth, at the wrong place, at the wrong time, on the worst day of his life.
Our Journey
Since its founding, Willow Health Media has been committed to transforming public health communication through trusted journalism, powerful storytelling, and strategic partnerships.
Explore the milestones that have shaped our journey and the impact we continue to make in advancing health knowledge across Africa.
Mobile money transformed how Kenyans bank. Health insurance needs the same trust, not just an app. Kenya’s digital transformation story
With so few paediatric anaesthesiologists in the country, thousands of Kenyan children face the greatest danger the instant anaesthesia begins.
Jailed during Kenya’s 100-day doctors’ strike, Dr Ouma Oluga turned a Kamiti cell into a ward and refused to surrender
The making of Dr Ouma Oluga: Family, medicine and public service | White Coat Diaries
The untold story of Dr Ouma Oluga | White Coat Diaries Promo
‘Why must we suffer?’ Persons with disabilities struggle to access government services
Growing up with Type 1 Diabetes: Four injections a day, and a childhood to live
Why your child's eyesight could be getting worse even with glasses
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Data-driven health stories covering outbreaks, policy and patient experiences
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Willow TV, White Coat Diaries, Lifeline Dialogues and Documentary features
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Engaging audiences through multimedia health storytelling
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Unique visitors, credible health information
2026
This recognition reflects Dr. Mercy Korir’s leadership in advancing evidence-based health journalism and her commitment to amplifying stories that shape health policy.
2026
Willow Health Media won Gold in both the Best Emerging News Provider in Africa and Best Data Visualisation categories, alongside Silver and Bronze awards for Willow Explainers.
2026
Barely eighteen months after launch, Willow walked into AMEA 2026 and emerged among the biggest winners with deeply reported, impact-driven, human-centred journalism as Christopher Kipsang was named Journalist of the Year 2026
2026
Kipsang’s double triumph as Journalist of the Year and Best Health Reporting, was anchored in his Photo Essay.
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